All Obituaries

Mast, Jean age 94 of Richfield, passed away peacefully July 1st, 2020. Jean grew up in Richfield on 66th and Harriet, back when it was mostly farm country. She graduated from Washburn High School, and would go on to work at Minister’s Life and Casualty and Donaldson Manufacturing Co. She loved gardening and reading all types of print media, and was always eager to research new topics in finance and current events. She always had a cat as a house pet, “Big Foot” being her...

Steven Todd Haley, of St. Paul, MN, died peacefully at home on Monday morning June 29, 2020, after a brief, bravely fought battle with a rare cancer. Steve was born on January 8, 1962 in Grand Forks, ND. He is the sixth of seven children born to Gerald and Norma Haley. He grew up in Grand Forks, spending summers with his family at their cabin in Bemidji, MN. After graduating from Red River High School in 1980, Steve attended the University of North Dakota where he was a proud graduate...

Marian Hoffman, age 94, of Saint Paul, passed away on June 26, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Robert S. Hoffman. Survived by children, Mary Helen Hoffman, Thomas (Margaret) Hoffman, James (Brenda) Hoffman, Andrea (Steve) Monson; grandchildren, Callista, Colin, Robert John, Lauren, Maureen, Brian, Connor, Kayla; sister, Helen Peck. Marian was born in Milltown, WI. She met her husband Robert at a Catholic discussion group. Marian was an executive secretary at Northwest Airlines. She was a...

Age 79, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on June 26, 2020. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reynaldo, Sr. Survived by daughters Rosalyn and Carolyn; sons Arthur, Reynaldo, Jr. “Reggie” (Kirsten), and Jonathan (Katie); and four grandchildren.   Connie was raised in Detroit, Michigan with her twin sister Collette, and older siblings Mary and Frank. She graduated from Marygrove College in Detroit, with a degree in Music. She taught elementary school music in...

Topp Arlene M. Age 84 Of Roseville Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, June 25th, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Henry & Margaret Hentges; siblings Ralph, LaVerne, Annie, Gilbert, Harold, Donny, Jerome, & Bob. Survived by husband Vern; daughters, Cheryl (Tim), Debbie (Rob), & Sue (John); 13 grandchildren; & 7 great-grandchildren. For 30 + years, Arlene ran a Home Daycare. She cared for many children & loved every one of them dearly. She...

Stephani Mary Lou (nee: Husemann) Age 89 Of Roseville Passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Mary and Roy; brothers, Clint, Roy, and John; and son Joseph. Survived by husband, of 63 years, Donald; children John (Deborah), Anne (Jim) Becker, Paul (Liz); grandchildren Kevin, Sam (Lexie Paquette), Emma, Abby Becker, Sheila (Myles) Shykes; Madeleine and Logan Stephani; great-grandchild Hazel Shykes. She was loving and caring wife, mother, grandma,...

Hobrough, Philip M. age 84 Died June 22, 2020 of complications due to Parkinson’s Disease.  Phil grew up in St. Paul and attended Murray High School where he met his wife of 64 years, Deloros (Erickson).  He spent his career in the transportation industry but he preferred his time spent with family, friends, playing games and on the golf course.  In the recent past, he became an Honorary Member of Keller Golf Course.  Having Parkinson’s for 29 years is rare,...

Went to be with her Lord on June 20, 2020. Lois was born on April 19, 1933, to Mona (Tjaden) Kern in Fergus Falls. She later moved to St. Paul with her mom and stepdad, Wally. Lois graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1951. Lois met the love of her life, Ralph “Bud” Hildebrandt, at Riverview Baptist Church in West St. Paul, and married him there on June 30, 1956. Lois was very active in her church and sang in the church choir for over 50 years. Lois was a loving...

Christopher "Chris" Roby Age 52 Chris, a lifelong resident of St. Paul and Roseville, had a wonderful sense of humor, was very social, and was always ready to have a good time with friends and family. He was married to Nicole Alexander for many years and one of their highlights as a couple was taking an annual trip to Mexico. Chris worked full-time installing window film and, when not working, he enjoyed being outside taking care of the yard, golfing, and fishing. He was an...

Nicholas Derse Beloved Son Age 29, of St. Paul Passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2020. Born to Stacy Voerding and James Derse.  He is survived by his father James Derse and step mother Shannon Derse along with step sisters Regena and Amber, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and grandparents Jean Dick and Theodore Collins. Preceded in death by his beloved mother Stacy Voerding, grandparents Marge and Burt Derse. Private services and burial at Acacia Park Cemetery....